Question

12 the body of material possessions, customary beliefs, and social norms that together constitute the distinct tradition of a group of people.
a culture
b custom
c habit
d popular culture

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Culture is defined as the body of material possessions, customary beliefs, and social norms that form the distinct tradition of a group. This matches the given definition.
• Option B: Custom refers to a traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something in a particular society, not the entire body of traditions, beliefs, and possessions.
• Option C: Habit is an individual's repeated behavior, not related to a group's tradition.
• Option D: Popular Culture is a part of culture, focusing on the culture of the mainstream or popular groups, not the entire distinct tradition of a group.

Answer:

A. Culture